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SET-3
Series HRK H$moS> Z§.
Code No. 32/3
amob Z§. narjmWu H$moS >H$mo CÎma-nwpñVH$m Ho$ _wI-n¥ð
Roll No. >na Adí` {bIo§ &
Candidates must write the Code on the
title page of the answer-book.

 H¥$n`m Om±M H$a b| {H$ Bg àíZ-nÌ _o§ _w{ÐV n¥ð> 8 + 2 _mZ{MÌ h¢ &
 àíZ-nÌ _| Xm{hZo hmW H$s Amoa {XE JE H$moS >Zå~a H$mo N>mÌ CÎma -nwpñVH$m Ho$ _wI-n¥ð> na
{bI| &
 H¥$n`m Om±M H$a b| {H$ Bg àíZ-nÌ _| 30 àíZ h¢ &
 H¥$n`m àíZ H$m CÎma {bIZm ewê$ H$aZo go nhbo, àíZ H$m H«$_m§H$ Adí` {bI| &
 Bg àíZ-nÌ H$mo n‹T>Zo Ho$ {bE 15 {_ZQ >H$m g_` {X`m J`m h¡ & àíZ-nÌ H$m {dVaU nydm©•
_| 10.15 ~Oo {H$`m OmEJm & 10.15 ~Oo go 10.30 ~Oo VH$ N>mÌ Ho$db àíZ-nÌ H$mo n‹T>|Jo
Am¡a Bg Ad{Y Ho$ Xm¡amZ do CÎma-nwpñVH$m na H$moB© CÎma Zht {bI|Jo &
 Please check that this question paper contains 8 printed pages + 2 Maps.
 Code number given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written
on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
 Please check that this question paper contains 30 questions.
 Please write down the Serial Number of the question before attempting
it.
 15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper
will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the students will
read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer-book
during this period.

g§H${bV narjm – II
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – II

gm_m{OH$ {dkmZ
SOCIAL SCIENCE
{ZYm©[aV g_` : 3 KÊQ>o A{YH$V_ A§H$ : 90
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 90

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gm_mÝ` {ZX}e :
(i) Bg àíZ-nÌ _| Hw$b 30 àíZ h¢ & g^r àíZ A{Zdm`© h¢ &
(ii) àË`oH$ àíZ Ho$ A§H$ CgHo$ gm_Zo {XE JE h¢ &
(iii) àíZ g§»`m 1 go 8 VH$ A{V bKw-CÎmar` àíZ h¢ & àË`oH$ àíZ 1 A§H$ H$m h¡ & BZ_| go
àË`oH$ àíZ H$m CÎma 30 eãXm| go A{YH$ H$m Zht hmoZm Mm{hE &
(iv) àíZ g§»`m 9 go 20 VH$ àË`oH$ àíZ 3 A§H$ H$m h¡ & BZ_| go àË`oH$ àíZ H$m CÎma
80 eãXm| go A{YH$ H$m Zht hmoZm Mm{hE &

(v) àíZ g§»`m 21 go 28 VH$ àË`oH$ àíZ 5 A§H$ H$m h¡ & BZ_| go àË`oH$ àíZ H$m CÎma
120 eãXm| go A{YH$ H$m Zht hmoZm Mm{hE &

(vi) àíZ g§»`m 29 Am¡a 30 B{Vhmg Am¡a ^yJmob Ho$ _mZ{MÌ g§~§Yr àíZ 3-3 A§H$ Ho$ h¢ & BÝh|
nyam H$aZo Ho$ ~mX, _mZ{MÌm| H$mo CÎma-nwpñVH$m Ho$ A§Xa ZËWr H$a Xr{OE &

General Instructions :

(i) The question paper has 30 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.

(ii) Marks are indicated against each question.

(iii) Questions from serial number 1 to 8 are Very Short Answer Questions.
Each question carries 1 mark. Answers to these questions should not
exceed 30 words each.

(iv) Questions from serial number 9 to 20 are 3 marks questions.

Answers to these questions should not exceed 80 words each.

(v) Questions from serial number 21 to 28 are 5 marks questions.

Answers to these questions should not exceed 120 words each.

(vi) Question numbers 29 and 30 are map questions of 3 marks each from
History and Geography both. After completion, attach the maps inside
your answer-book.

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1. gË`mJ«h H$m Š`m AW© h¡ ? 1

What is meant by Satyagraha ?

2. Am½Zo` VWm H$m`m§V[aV MÅ>mZm| _| I{ZO H$hm± {_bVo h¢ ? 1

Where do minerals occur in igneous and metamorphic rocks ?

3. bmoH$V§Ì _| nmaX{e©Vm H$m AW© ñnîQ> H$s{OE & 1

Explain the meaning of transparency in democracy.

4. n¡Ho$Q>m| na A§{H$V A{YH$V_ IwXam _yë` AmnHo$ {bE {H$g àH$ma bm^H$mar h¡ ? 1
How is the maximum retail price printed on packets beneficial for you ?

5. Cn^moº$m Ho$ MwZZo Ho$ A{YH$ma Ho$ C„§KZ H$m EH$ CXmhaU Xr{OE & 1
Give an example of violation of consumer’s right to choose.

6. bmoH$V§Ì Ho$ AW© H$mo ñnîQ>> H$s{OE & 1

Explain the meaning of democracy.

7. ^maV Ho$ {H$gr EH$ amOZr{VH$ Xb H$m Zm_ {b{IE {OgH$m OÝ_ Am§XmobZ go hþAm hmo & 1
Name any one political party of India which grew out of a movement.

8. _wÐm Ho$ à`moJ Zo dñVw {d{Z_` H$mo {H$g àH$ma AmgmZ ~Zm {X`m ? EH$ CXmhaU Xr{OE & 1
How does the use of money make it easier to exchange things ? Give an
example.

9. Cn^moº$m gwajm A{Y{Z`_ (H$monam), 1986 Ho$ A§VJ©V Cn^moº$m {ddmXm| Ho$ {ZnQ>mao Ho$ {bE
{Ì-ñVar` Ý`m{`H$ V§Ì Ho$ _hÎd H$m {díbofU H$s{OE & 3

Analyse the importance of the three-tier judicial machinery under

Consumer Protection Act (COPRA), 1986 for redressal of consumer
disputes.

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10. ~hþamîQ´>r` H§$n{Z`m± {H$g àH$ma {díd-^a Ho$ CËnmXZ H$mo EH$-Xÿgao Ho$ gmW Omo‹S>Vr h¢ ?
CXmhaUm| g{hV ñnîQ> H$s{OE & 31=3

How do Multi-National Corporations (MNCs) interlink production across

countries ? Explain with examples.

11. ^maV _| ~¢H$m| H$s {H$Ýht VrZ G$U g§~§Yr J{V{d{Y`m| H$mo ñnîQ> H$s{OE & 31=3

Explain any three loan activities of banks in India.

12. X~md-g_yh Am¡a Am§XmobZ {H$g àH$ma bmoH$V§Ì H$mo _µO~yV H$aVo h¢ ? ñnîQ> H$s{OE & 31=3

How do pressure groups and movements strengthen democracy ? Explain.

13. ‘‘^maV _| I{ZOm| H$m {dVaU Ag_mZ h¡ &’’ CXmhaUm| g{hV Bg H$WZ H$s nwpîQ>>
H$s{OE & 31=3

‘‘Minerals are unevenly distributed in India.’’ Support the statement with

examples.

14. ‘ñd{U©_ MVw^w©O’ _hm-amO_mJm] H$s {H$Ýht VrZ {deofVmAm| H$m _yë`m§H$Z H$s{OE & 31=3

Evaluate any three features of ‘Golden Quadrilateral’ Super Highways.

15. bmoH$V§Ì _| {dnjr amOZr{VH$ Xbm|o H$s ^y{_H$m H$m {díbofU H$s{OE & 31=3
Analyse the role of opposition political parties in democracy.

16. 1830 Ho$ XeH$ _| `yamon _| AmBª {H$Ýht VrZ Am{W©H$ H${R>ZmB`m| H$m dU©Z H$s{OE & 31=3

AWdm
{ejm Ho$ joÌ _| \«$m§gr{g`m| H$mo {d`VZm_ _| AmB© {H$Ýht VrZ g_ñ`mAm| H$m dU©Z H$s{OE &

Describe any three economic hardships faced by Europe in the 1830s.

OR
Describe any three problems faced by the French in the sphere of education
in Vietnam.

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17. bmoH$Vm§{ÌH$ ì`dñWm go {H$Z _yë`m| Ho$ AmYma na `h Cå_rX H$aZm C{MV h¡ {H$ dh
gX²^mdnyU© gm_m{OH$ OrdZ CnbãY H$amEJr ? ñnîQ>> H$s{OE & 31=3

On the basis of which values will it be a fair expectation that democracy

should produce a harmonious social life ? Explain.

18. \$adar, 1922 _| Jm±YrOr Zo ‘Agh`moJ Am§XmobZ’ H$mo dmng boZo H$m {ZU©` Š`m| {H$`m ?
H$moB© VrZ H$maU ñnîQ> H$s{OE & 31=3

Why did Gandhiji decide to withdraw the ‘Non-Cooperation Movement’ in

February, 1922 ? Explain any three reasons.

19. ‘g{dZ` Adkm Am§XmobZ’ _| ì`dgm`r dJm] H$s ^y{_H$m H$m _yë`m§H$Z H$s{OE & 3

Evaluate the role of business classes in the ‘Civil Disobedience Movement’.

20. ^maV _| XþJ©-~ñVa-M§Ðnwa bm¡h-A`ñH$ noQ>r H$s {H$Ýht VrZ {deofVmAm| H$m dU©Z
H$s{OE & 31=3

Describe any three characteristics of the Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur Iron-ore

belt in India.

21. CXmarH$aU {H$go H$hVo h¢ ? ^maVr` AW©ì`dñWm na CXmarH$aU Ho$ {H$Ýht Mma à^mdm| H$m
dU©Z H$s{OE & 1+4=5

What is liberalisation ? Describe any four effects of liberalisation on the

Indian economy.

22. Añn¥í`Vm H$s g_ñ`m H$mo g_mßV H$aZo Ho$ {bE Jm±YrOr Ûmam {H$E JE à`mgm| H$s ì`m»`m
H$s{OE & 51=5
Explain the measures taken by Gandhiji to eliminate the problem of
untouchability.

23. ^maV _| CÚmoJm| H$s AdpñW{V H$mo à^m{dV H$aZo dmbo {H$Ýht nm±M H$maH$m| H$s naI
H$s{OE & 51=5
Examine any five factors affecting the location of industries in India.

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24. ^maVr` AW©ì`dñWm na d¡ídrH$aU Ho$ {H$Ýht nm±M gH$mamË_H$ à^mdm| H$m {díbofU
H$s{OE & 51=5

Analyse any five positive effects of globalisation on the Indian economy.

25. ‘‘amîQ´>dmX H$s nhbr ñnîQ>> A{^ì`{º$ 1789 _| ‘\«$m§grgr H«$m§{V’ Ho$ gmW hþB© &’’ H$WZ H$s
naI H$s{OE & 51=5
AWdm
CZ H$maUm| H$s naI H$s{OE {OÝhm|Zo A_o[aH$m H$mo {d`VZm_ Ho$ {déÕ `wÕ go hQ>Zo Ho$ {bE
_O~ya {H$`m &
‘‘The first clear expression of nationalism came with the ‘French
Revolution’ in 1789.’’ Examine the statement.

OR

Examine the reasons that forced America to withdraw from the Vietnam
war.

26. ‘‘g^r Xoem| Am¡a g^r n[apñW{V`m| _| H$moB© ^r Xbr` ì`dñWm AmXe© Zht h¡ &’’ H$WZ H$m
{díbofU H$s{OE & 51=5
‘‘No party system is ideal for all countries and in all situations.’’ Analyse
the statement.

27. ^maVr` AW©ì`dñWm _| agm`Z CÚmoJm| H$s ^y{_H$m H$m {díbofU H$s{OE & 51=5

Analyse the role of chemical industries in the Indian economy.

28. bmoH$V§Ì H$s {H$Ýht nm±M {deofVmAm| H$m dU©Z H$s{OE & 51=5

Describe any five characteristics of democracy.

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29. VrZ bjU A, B Am¡a C, ^maV Ho$ {XE JE amOZr{VH$ aoIm-_mZ{MÌ (n¥îR> 9 na), _|
A§{H$V {H$E JE h¢ & BZ bjUm| H$mo {ZåZ{b{IV OmZH$mar H$s ghm`Vm go nhMm{ZE Am¡a
CZHo$ ghr Zm_, _mZ{MÌ na ItMr JBª aoImAm| na {b{IE : 3 1=3

A. dh eha Omo O{b`m±dmbm ~mJ H$s KQ>Zm go g§~Õ h¡ &

B. dh ñWmZ Ohm± ^maVr` amîQ´>r` H$m±J«og H$m A{YdoeZ hþAm Wm &
C. dh ñWmZ Ohm± Jm±YrOr Zo Z_H$ µH$mZyZ Vmo‹S>m Wm &

Three features A, B and C are marked on the given political outline map of
India (on page 9). Identify these features with the help of the following
information and write their correct names on the lines marked on the map :

A. The city associated with the Jallianwala Bagh incident.

B. The place where the Indian National Congress session was held.

C. The place where Gandhiji violated the Salt Law.

ZmoQ> : {ZåZ{b{IV àíZ Ho$db Ñ{ï>~m{YV narjm{W©`m| Ho$ {bE àíZ g§»`m 29 Ho$ ñWmZ na
h¢ :
Note : The following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates
only, in lieu of Q. No. 29 :

(29.1) O{b`m±dmbm ~mJ H$s KQ>Zm go g§~§{YV eha H$m Zm_ {b{IE &
(29.2) Cg amÁ` H$m Zm_ {b{IE Ohm± Zrb H$s IoVr H$aZo dmbm| Zo gË`mJ«h {H$`m Wm &
(29.3) Cg ñWmZ H$m Zm_ {b{IE Ohm± Jm±YrOr Zo Z_H$ µH$mZyZ Vmo‹S>m Wm & 3 1=3

(29.1) Name the city related to Jallianwala Bagh incident.

(29.2) Name the State where the Indigo planters organised Satyagraha.

(29.3) Name the place where Gandhiji violated the Salt Law.

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30. ^maV Ho$ {XE JE amOZr{VH$ aoIm-_mZ{MÌ (n¥îR> 11 na) _| {ZåZ{b{IV H$mo Cn`wº$ {M•m|
go Xem©BE Am¡a CZHo$ Zm_ {b{IE : 3 1=3

A. Zamoam – AmpÊdH$ D$Om© g§`§Ì

B. VyVrH$mo[aZ – à_wI g_wÐr nÎmZ
C. {^bmB© – bmohm Am¡a BñnmV g§`§Ì

On the given political outline map of India (on page 11) locate and label
the following features with appropriate symbols :

A. Naraura – Nuclear Power Plant

B. Tuticorin – Major Sea Port

C. Bhilai – Iron and Steel Plant

ZmoQ> : {ZåZ{b{IV àíZ Ho$db Ñ{ï>~m{YV narjm{W©`m| Ho$ {bE àíZ g§»`m 30 Ho$ ñWmZ na
h¢ :
Note : The following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates
only, in lieu of Q. No. 30 :

(30.1) Cg amÁ` H$m Zm_ {b{IE Ohm± Zamoam AmpÊdH$ D$Om© g§`§Ì pñWV h¡ &
(30.2) Cg amÁ` H$m Zm_ {b{IE Ohm± VyVrH$mo[aZ g_wÐr nÎmZ pñWV h¡ &
(30.3) {^bmB© bmohm Am¡a BñnmV g§`§Ì {H$g amÁ` _| pñWV h¡ ? 3 1=3

(30.1) Name the State where Naraura Nuclear Power Plant is located.

(30.2) Name the State where Tuticorin Sea Port is located.

(30.3) In which State is the Bhilai Iron and Steel Plant located ?

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àíZ g§. 29 Ho$ {bE For question no. 29

^maV H$m aoIm-_mZ{MÌ (amOZr{VH$)

Outline Map of India (Political)

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àíZ g§. 30 Ho$ {bE For question no. 30

^maV H$m aoIm-_mZ{MÌ (amOZr{VH$)

Outline Map of India (Political)

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MARKING SCHEME
SOCIAL SCIENCE (OUTSIDE DELHI)
SECONDARY SCHOOL EXAMINATION
SA-II EXAMINATION
MARCH 2017

Series: HRK CODE NO. 32/1, 32/2, 32/3 SET-3

Q.NO. EXPECTED ANSWERS/ VALUE POINTS Page No. MARKS

1 Satyagraha emphasized the power of truth and the need to search for truth. H-55 1

2 Minerals occur in igneous and metamorphic rocks in the cracks, crevices, faults or G-51 1
joints of the rocks.

3 Transparency is when a citizen has the right and the means to examine the process DP -91 1
of decision making.

4 Maximum retail price (MRP) printed on packets is beneficial for us:

i. The seller cannot sell more than the printed price (MRP).
E-80 1
ii. We can bargain with the seller to sell at less cost than MRP.

(Any one point to be given)

5 Example of violation of consumer’s right to choose is:

If you want to buy toothpaste and the shop owner says that she/he can sell the
toothpaste only if you buy a toothbrush. If you are not interested in buying the
brush your right to choice is denied.

Any other relevant example can be given. E-81

1
(one example to be explained)

6 Democracy is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people. DP-111 1

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7 Political party in India which grew out of a movement is :

1. Asom Gana Parishad

2. DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

3. AIADMK ( All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

4. AAP (Aam Admi Party)

5. Any other relevant party. DP -67,82 1

(Any one party to be named)

8 A person holding money can easily exchange it for any commodity or service
that he or she might want.

Example :- The shoe manufacturer will first exchange shoes that he has produced
for money and then exchange the money for wheat. 1
E -39
Any other relevant example.

9 Importance of the three –tier Quasi judicial machinery under Consumer

Protection Act (COPRA)

i. Under COPRA three tier Quasi –Judicial machinery at district, state and
National level set up.

ii. The district level court deals with the cases involving claims upto 20 lakhs.

iii. The state level courts deals with between 20 lakhs to one crore.

iv. The national level court deals with cases involving claims exceeding one
crore. E-84 3x1=3

(To be assessed as whole)

10 Multi –National Corporations(MNCs) interlink production across countries:

i. There are varieties of ways in which the MNCs are spreading their
production and interacting with local producers in various countries across
the globe.

ii. By setting up partnership with local companies by using the local

companies for supplies, by closely competing with the local companies or
buying them.

iii. MNCs are exerting a strong influence on production at the distant

locations.

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iv. As a result, production in these widely dispersed locations is getting
interlinked.

v. Example – Cargill Foods , Parakh Food E-58 3x1=3

vi. Any other relevant point.

(Any three points to be explained)

11 Loan activities of Banks in India:

i. Banks use the major portion of the deposits to extend loans.

ii. Banks make use of the deposits to meet the loan requirements of the
people.

iii. Banks mediate between those who have surplus funds (the depositors) and
those who are in need of these funds (the borrowers).

iv. Banks charge a higher interest rate on loans than what it offers on deposits.

v. Any other relevant point. E-42 3x1=3

(Any three points to be explained)

12
Pressure groups and movements strengthens democracy :

i. They try to gain public support and sympathy for their goals and their
activities by carry out information campaigns, organising meetings, filing
petitions etc.

ii. They often organize protest activities like strike etc.

iii. Sometimes the pressure groups are either formed or led by the leaders of
political parties or act as extended arms of political parties.

iv. Sometimes political parties grow out of movements.

v. Any other relevant point.

DP-66 , 67 3x1=3
(Any three points to be explained)

13 Minerals are unevenly distributed in India:

i. Peninsular rocks contain most of the reserves of coal , metallic , minerals ,

mica and many other non metallic minerals.

ii. Sedimentary rocks on the western and eastern flanks of peninsula in

Gujarat and Assam have most of the petroleum deposits.

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iii. Rajasthan with the rock system of the peninsula has reserves of many –
ferrous minerals. The vast alluvial plains of North India are almost derived
of economic minerals. G-52 3x1=3
iv. Any other relevant point

(Any three points to be explained.)

14 Three features of Golden quadrilateral Super Highways:

i. It is the government project of major road development linking Delhi ,

Kolkata , Chennai ,Mumbai and Delhi.

ii. It is six lane super highways.

iii. It has the objective to reduce the time and distance between the mega cities
of India.

iv. It is implemented by the NHAI for quick and comfortable movement of

goods and passengers in India.

v. Any other relevant point.

G-82 3x1=3
(Any three features to be evaluated)

15 Those parties that lose in the elections play the role of opposition to the
parties in power :

i. Voicing different views.

ii. Criticizing government for its failure or wrong policies.

iii. Opposition parties also mobilize opposition to the government.

DP-74 3x1=3
iv. Any other relevant point.

(Analyse any three points.)

16 Economic hardships faced by Europe in the 1830s :

i. Enormous increase in population was seen all over Europe.

ii. In most countries there were more seekers of jobs than employment.

iii. Population from rural areas migrated to the cities to live in overcrowded
slums.

iv. Small producers in towns were often faced with stiff competition from
imports of cheap machine made goods from England.

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v. In Europe where the aristocracy still enjoyed power, peasants struggled
under the burden of feudal dues and obligations.

vi. The rise of food prices as a result of bad harvest led to wide spread 3x1=3
pauperism in town and country. H-15

vii. Any other relevant point.

(Any three points to be described)

OR

Problems faced by the French in the sphere of education in Vietnam:

i. The elites in Vietnam were powerfully influenced by Chinese culture.

ii. To consolidate their power, the French had to counter the Chinese
influence. So they systematically dismantled the traditional system and
established French schools for the Vietnamese.

iii. Chinese language used by the elites so far, had to be replaced.

iv. There were two broad opinions. Some policy makers emphasised the need
to use the French language as the medium of instruction whereas others
suggested Vietnamese to be taught in lower classes and French in higher
classes.

v. Any other relevant point.

(Any three points to be described) 3x1=3

H-34

17 The values that are associated with democracy producing a harmonious

social life are :

i. Equality among all human beings.

ii. Respect for individual freedom.

iii. Democracies accommodate various social divisions.

iv. Democracies reduce the possibility of tensions becoming explosive or

violent.

v. Ability to handle social differences, divisions and conflicts.

DP-96 3x1=3
vi. Any other relevant point.

(Any three values to be explained.)

18 Gandhiji decided to withdraw the ‘Non- Cooperation Movement’:

i. Gandhiji felt that the movement was turning violent in many places.

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ii. Satyagrahis needed to be properly trained.
H-62
iii. Within the Congress some leaders were by now tired of mass struggles and 3x1=3
wanted to participate in elections.

iv. Chauri Chaura incident led to immediate withdrawal.

v. Any other relevant point.

(Any three points to be explained)

19 Role of business classes in the ‘Civil Disobedience Movement’ :

i. The business classes reacted against colonial policies that restricted

business activities.

ii. They wanted protection against imports of foreign goods and a rupee-
sterling foreign exchange ratio that would discourage imports.

iii. In order to organise business interest they formed the Indian Industrial and
Commercial Congress in 1920 and the Federation of the Indian Chamber
of Commerce and Industries (FICCI) in 1927.

iv. They gave financial assistance for the movement.

v. They refused to buy and sell imported goods.

vi. Any other relevant point.

H-66 3x1=3
(Any three points to be explained)

20 Characteristics of Durg-Bastar –Chandrapur Iron-ore belt in India :

i. The region lies in Chattisgarh and Maharashtra.

ii. Very high grade haematite ores are found in the famous Bailadila ranges of
hills in the Bastar district.

iii. The range of hills comprises of 14 deposits of super high grade haematite
iron ore.

iv. It has the best physical properties needed for steel making.

v. Iron ore from these mines is exported to Japan and South Korea via
Vishakhapatnam port. G-53 3x1=3
vi. Any other relevant point.

(Any three points to be explained)

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21 Liberalisation means:

Removing barriers or restrictions set by the government is known as liberalization:

Impacts of Liberalisation :

i. Competition would improve the performance of producers within the country.

ii. Barriers on foreign trade and foreign investment were removed to a large
extent. This meant that goods could be imported and exported easily.

iii. Foreign companies could set up factories and offices to boost up production.

iv. It allows making decisions freely.

v. The competition would improve the performance of producers within the

country since they have to improve their quality.

vi. Any other relevant point. E-64 1+4=5

(Any four effects to be described)

Following methods were adopted by Gandhiji to eliminate untouchability :

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i. Mahatma Gandhi declared that swaraj would not come for a hundred years
if untouchability was not eliminated.
ii. He called the ‘untouchables’ harijan or the children of God.
iii. He organized satyagraha to secure their entry into temples and access to
public well , tanks roads and schools.
iv. He himself cleaned toilets to dignify the work of bhangi , the sweepers.
v. He persuaded upper castes to change their heart and give up ‘the sin of
untouchability’.
vi. Any other relevant point. H-67,68 5x1=5

(Any five measures to be explained.)

23 Five factors effecting the location of industries in India :

i. Availability of raw materials.

ii. Skilled labour.

iii. Abundant power supply.

iv. Availability of market.

v. Capital – It required for purchase of land , machine and payments for

labours and other requirements for the industry.

vi. Water facility.

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vii. Transport.

viii.Any other relevant point G-66 5x1=5

(Any five points to be examined.)

24 Positive effects of Globalisation :

i. Globalisation has brought greater competition among producers – both

local and foreign producers has been of advantage to consumers
particularly the well-off sections in the urban areas.

ii. There is greater choice before consumers. They enjoy improve quality at
lower prices.

iii. People today, enjoy much higher standards of living.

iv. Local companies supplying raw material have prospered.

v. The top Indian companies have been able to benefit from increased
competition.

vi. Some Indian companies have gained from successful collaboration with
foreign companies.

vii. MNCs have increased their investments in India over the past 20 years,
especially in cell phones, automobiles, electronics, soft drinks etc.

viii. Many Indian companies have emerged as Multi Nationals themselves.

Example- Tata Motors, Infosys, Ranbaxy, Asian Paints etc.

ix. Globalisation has created opportunities for new jobs. E-66,67

5x1=5
x. Any other relevant point.

(Any five points to be analyzed)

25 “The first clear expression of Nationalism came with the ‘French Revolution’
in 1789” :

i. The political and constitutional changes that came in the wake of the
French revolution led to the transfer of sovereignty from the monarchy to
a body of French citizens.

ii. Sense of collective belonging with La Patrie (the fatherland) and Le

Citoyen (the citizen).

iii. Formation of National Assembly.

iv. Hymns were composed and oaths were taken.

v. Centralised and uniform laws were introduced.

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vi. Internal customs duties and dues were abolished and a uniform system of
weights and measure were adopted.

vii. French became the common language of the nation.

viii. With the outbreak of the revolutionary wars, the French armies began to
carry the idea of nationalism abroad.

ix. Any other relevant point. H-5 5x1=5

(Any three points to be examined)

OR

Reasons that forced America to withdraw from the Vietnam War:

i. The prolongation of the war created strong reaction even with the U.S.

ii. It was clear that the US had failed to achieve its objectives.

iii. The Vietnamese resistance had not been crushed; The support of the
Vietnamese people for US action had not been won.

iv. Thousands of young US soldiers had lost their lives.

v. The widespread questioning of the government policy strengthened moves

to negotiate an end to the war.

vi. US media and films played a major role in both supporting as well as H-51
5x1=5
criticizing the war.

vii. Any other relevant point.

(Any five points to be examined)

26 Party system is not something any country can choose :

i. It evolves over a long time, depending on the nature of society.

ii. It depends on social and regional divisions .

iii. It depends on history of politics and its system of elections.

iv. These cannot be changed very quickly.

v. Each country develops a party system that is conditioned by its special

circumstances.
DP Pg:90 5x1=5
vi. Any other relevant point.

(Any five points to be analysed.)

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27 Role of chemical industries in the Indian Economy :

i. It contributes approximately 3 % of the GDP.

ii. It is the 3rd largest in Asia and occupies the 12th place in the world.

iii. It compromises both large and small scale manufacturing units.

iv. Rapid growth has been recorded in both inorganic and organic sector.

v. Organic chemicals include petrochemicals which are used for

manufacturing of synthetic fibers, rubber, plastics, and dye stuffs.

vi. Inorganic chemicals include sulphuric acid, fertilizers, synthetic fibers,

plastics, adhesives, paints etc.

vii. The chemical industry is its own largest consumer.

viii. Any other relevant point.

G-75 5x1=5
(Any five points to be explained)

28 Characteristics of Democracy :

i. Promotes equality among citizens.

ii. Enhances the dignity of the individual.

iii. Improve the quality of decision making.

iv. Provides a method to resolve conflicts.

v. Allows room to correct mistakes.

vi. Any other relevant point. DP-90 5x1=5

(Any five points to be explained)

See the attached filled Map.

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For the Visually Impaired Candidates only:

29.1 - Amritsar
29.2 - Bihar
29.3 – Dandi 3x1=3

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See the attached filled Map.
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For the Visually Impaired Candidates only:

30.1 - Uttar Pradesh
30.2 - Tamil Nadu 3x1=3
30.3 – Chhattisgarh

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